Agra, a quintessential Indian tourist destination, connects visitors to India's illustrious Mughal history and heritage. Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River, it displays some globally acclaimed splendid specimens of Mughal art and architecture: Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, Sikandra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daula's Tomb, and Fatehpur Sikri. It offers a glimpse of the rich Mughal traditions, in a way that no other city can attempt. The inclination of the Mughals towards architectural design is displayed through the intricate paintings and carvings in the historical monuments. Agra hosts and presents an excellent recreational holiday for various holidays throughout the year.

The historical importance of Agra is quite distinguished by the presence of many historical sites in all directions of the city. All these fascinating views of historic places can be visited by Same Day Agra Tour by Car. This one-day trip can be planned from New Delhi to Agra to see the magnificent Tomb, Taj Mahal, and other monuments of great historical importance.

Major attractions of the trip
• Visit India's two UNESCO World Heritage Sites - 'Taj Mahal' and 'Agra Fort'.

• A comprehensively guided expedition to the Taj Mahal, the iconic symbol of eternal love. It was built by a great Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the new 7 wonders of the world.

• A visit to the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, built by Nur Jahan in loving memory of his father Mirza Ghiyas Beg, which is called 'Itimad-ud-Daulah' or 'Pillar of the State'.

• A magnificent specimen of Mughal architecture, leads to the Agra Fort, originally named 'Badalgarh Fort', built by a Rajput king, Raja Badal Singh. Later it became the center of power of the Mughal dynasty when the Mughal king Akbar converted it into a military fort.

Description of Historic Places

Agra is blessed with a rich cultural heritage and a glorious past. Many tourist places can be seen and explored in a Same Day Agra Tour By Train. Important features and interesting facts about them are described in detail below:
Taj Mahal 

The Taj Mahal is an essential tourist destination for all travelers visiting India. It is one of the most fascinating architectural achievements in the world. Covered with pure white marble, its purity, grandeur and the emotions associated with it have touched the hearts of millions of people living in different parts of the world. This mausoleum is the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal, the wife of Mughal ruler Shah Jahan, who died during the birth of their fourteenth child. It is situated on the banks of river Yamuna and is spread over an area of   about 42 acres. Historians believe that the emperor chose this particular place for the construction of this masterpiece because of its peaceful and calming effect.

Agra Fort

The fort of Agra was renovated by the great Mughal ruler Akbar in 1565 AD. It includes several other important buildings, such as Musanman Burj and Moti Masjid. Musanman Burj is the place where Emperor Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb and died.

Itmad-ud-daula

Itmad-ud-Daula has an important place in the historical records as well as in the archives of the building style. This is the first mausoleum in India which is made entirely of marble. It is situated near the Yamuna River and houses the tomb of Mirza Ghiyas Baig, a notable minister in the court of Shah Jahan. The Mughal emperor, Jahangir, lost his heart for Beg's widowed daughter, who possessed unimaginable charm and beauty. Later, they named her Nur Jahan. She is one of the most artistically talented and beautiful women in world history. Jahangir bestowed on his wife's father the honorary title of 'Itmad-ud-Daulah', which means 'Pillar of the Empire'. The tomb was built in 1622 on the orders of Nur Jahan's father after his death.
There are various places of interest for one day Agra tour by car. It is not possible to cover all the travel destinations in a single day. Thus, there are three alternative itineraries for travelers. Visitors can select one of these options and plan their one-day trip.

Option 1
It is an eight-hour tour covering major sites in Agra that is open for public visits from 6 am to 6 pm. The list of places is as follows: Taj Mahal, Itmad-ud-Daulah, Mehtab Bagh, and Agra Fort.

Option 2
Another option for the sightseers is a full-day trip to Agra. The travel plan of the same is as follows:
1. Visit various places in Agra which have been mentioned above.
2. Complete tour of Fatehpur Sikri, 40 km from Agra city from 4 pm to 6 pm.
3. Then return to Agra city by 7 pm.

Option 3
The third option is to plan a tour of Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur apart from a morning tour of Mehtab Bagh, Taj Mahal, itmad-ud-Daula, and Agra Fort.